Retail news from FPJ – Page 136
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ArticleIGD forecasts grocery market growth
Research organisation predicts 15 per cent growth, with online channel growing fastest and discounters performing especially well
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ArticleNew horizons for SH Pratt Group
The SH Pratt Group continues to invest for the future with a groundbreaking new business venture at London Gateway looking at opportunities outside of bananas. Nina Pullman paid a visit to the company’s Luton headquarters
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ArticleTesco launches grow-your-own tomato plant
Supermarket launches compact, high-yielding tomato plant to encourage gardenless customers to grow at home
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ArticleWaitrose introduces Dutch-grown ‘snowbergines’
White-skinned aubergines are a new addition to retailer’s speciality aubergine line and will be available until June
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ArticleIceland sees sales rise as consumers favour frozen
Retailer said changing perceptions of frozen and new stores helped secure its 2.0 per cent like-for-like sales rise in last year
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ArticleDutch supplier pioneers climate neutral products
Retail supplier Superunie has become climate neutral on some lines by reducing and offsetting carbon emissions in supply chain
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ArticleTesco trials one-hour robot deliveries
Supermarket hopes to begin delivering groceries in driverless robotic buggies after successful trial in London
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ArticleInterview: Mack to the future
Fresca’s Chris Mack reflected on an illustrious career, his joint venture formula and a fear of failure in an exclusive interview at FPJ Live
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ArticleInflation and own label drive retail growth
Food prices are up 2.9 per cent, with supermarkets' private label ranges also contributing to 3.8 per cent growth
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ArticleIGD reveals vision for grocery stores of the future
Understanding shoppers, enhanced data use and flexible store designs are three of the ten key areas for retailers and suppliers to consider
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ArticleAsda to help suppliers make savings
Retailer said its Sustain & Save Exchange programme will help save £2.5 million through carbon and food waste reduction
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ArticleSuper-sized lemons head for Tesco
Supermarket to stock citrus fruit affected by Spanish rains as part on ongoing plans to reduce food waste
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ArticleBanana supplier to expand into dried fruit
JN Fox & Sons will expand on its partnership with Earth University to import dried banana, mango, pineapple and tropical mixes
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ArticleFlorette launches new slaws range
Salads brand begins selling two slaw mixes, drawing inspiration from street food and responding to consumer demand for convenience
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ArticleSainsbury’s move away from Fairtrade sparks concern
Organisation has warned of the possible impact if Sainsbury's replicates new 'Fairly Traded' sustainable tea brand on other commodities
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ArticleTesco launches re-sealable salad bags
New packaging is designed to help shoppers cut waste as new research finds bagged salad is still among most wasted food item
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ArticleStrawberry growers expect yields to rise six per cent
British producers anticipate bigger crop this year thanks to favourable growing conditions as strawberry season gets under way
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ArticleM&S profits slide following business overhaul
Pre-tax profits fall by almost two-thirds as company opens more food-only stores and reduces store space for clothing and homeware
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ArticleNew sourcing strategy at Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s suppliers will be audited against new sustainability standards linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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ArticleTesco launches one-hour delivery trial
Retailer follows Amazon and Sainsbury’s lead with one-hour deliveries of up to 20 items in zones 1 and 2 of London